Stepdown RN – Elkhorn, NE

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Job Description

Job Description

Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years Stepdown RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

An experienced registered nurse is needed for a 13-week contract assignment in a dynamic stepdown unit providing specialized cardiovascular and intermediate care. This role is based in Elkhorn, NE, and offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team supporting advanced cardiac programs including thoracic surgery, electrophysiology, cath lab, and structural heart services.
Key Responsibilities:

* Provide high-quality nursing care to PCU and general ICU patients with cardiac and vascular diagnoses such as CHF, atrial fibrillation, CVAs, and post-surgical management.
* Manage and titrate multiple critical drips including amiodarone, nitroglycerin, nicardipine, epinephrine, and cardizem.
* Interpret telemetry strips as part of patient monitoring duties.
* Collaborate effectively with intensivists, hospitalists, cardiologists, respiratory therapists, and patient care technicians.
* Maintain compliance with hospital policies including fingernail standards and documentation.
* Successfully complete a pass/fail competency exam during orientation.

Qualifications and Experience:

* Current RN license with at least one year of stepdown/ICU or PCU experience.
* Certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) are mandatory.
* Must be able to titrate drips and read telemetry.
* Possess a valid drivers license and reside within 50 miles of the facility.
* Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
* Flexibility to float to units of similar or lower acuity.
* Adherence to dress code requiring navy blue scrubs.

Schedule:

* 48-hour contracts over a 13-week period.
* Shift options: 0630-1900 or 1830-0700.
* Every other weekend coverage required.
* No call or standby duties.

This assignment offers the chance to enhance critical care skills within a well-supported cardiovascular unit. The unit maintains nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4, with closer monitoring for post-surgical patients, ensuring manageable workloads.
Location Insight:
Elkhorn, Nebraska, is a thriving community nestled near major urban centers. It provides a family-friendly environment with quality schools, ample outdoor recreational amenities, and convenient access to cultural attractions and healthcare hubs. This setting blends small-town charm with nearby city conveniences, ideal for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and lifestyle balance.
If you meet the requirements and hold the required certifications, apply now to contribute to exemplary patient care in a respected cardiovascular stepdown unit through this 13-week contract opportunity.